[Massachusetts-NFB] FYI FW: Perkins Library Invites You to Our Solar Eclipse Watch Party!

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Perkins Library Invites You to Our Solar Eclipse Watch Party!

 

Perkins Library Invites You to Our Solar Eclipse Watch Party!

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. There will not be another solar eclipse in this part of the world again until August 23rd, 2044, according to NASA. 

 

The Perkins Library will be hosting a special eclipse watch party over Zoom, the first of it's kind. 

 

-Beginning at 2:20 PM (EST) we will be broadcasting an audio description of the Solar eclipse from KOOP Radio in Austin Texas. 

 

-At 3:00 PM (EST) we will be sharing an interview with Allyson Bieryla (pronounced Ber-ill-a), Science Center Astronomy Lab and Telescope Manager at Harvard University. 

 

-From 3:20-3:40 PM (EST) we will be sharing the audio stream from one of the LightSound devices along with a live description from library staff in Watertown. 

 

-From 3:40-4:00 (EST) we will be sharing another interview with MaryKay Severino, Education Director, Co-Founder, and President of ARISA (Advanced Research in STEAM Accessibility Lab) to close out the program. 

 

Be sure to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

 

Come Join Us!

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024.

Time: 2:20 PM to 4:00 PM ET.

 Location: Perkins Library Tele-Fun Zoom Room.

 

 To join the Solar Eclipse Watch Party:

Call 1-646-558-8656 

Then enter ID: 6179727240 followed by the pound sign (#) twice.

 

To join the Solar eclipse Watch Party by computer or tablet:

https://perkins-org.zoom.us/j/6179727240

 

For more information about our Tele-Fun programs, call Gina Russo at 617-972-7683.

Or, send an Email to gina.russo at perkins.org <mailto:gina.russo at perkins.org> .

 

Support for the Perkins Library Tele-Fun Activity Program is provided by the Dana Home Foundation, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and other donors. 

 

 Best regards,

Gina Russo

 

(She/her/Hers)

Outreach and Newsline Specialist

 <https://www.perkins.org/> Perkins School for the Blind

175 N. Beacon St.

Watertown MA 02472

617-972-7683



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